Kindergarten Paraprofessional @ Smith Elementary

Kindergarten Paraprofessional @ Smith Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Grade: ISP1

Salary: $22,540 to $30,127 (187 days)

Job : 5788091

Location: Alief Independent School District, Smith Elementary – Houston, Texas

• High school diploma or GED
• Qualifies for appropriate state paraprofessional certification
• Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for work to be performed
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi‑task activities

• Assist in carrying out the district’s goal of improving student achievement by providing assistance to students who are at‑risk of academic failure or dropping out of school and/or staff who work with these students.
• Check and record student attendance.
• Reproduce instructional materials.
• Type forms and instructional materials.
• Distribute and collect materials for instruction.
• Administer, score and record achievement and diagnostic tests, score objective‑type teacher‑made tests and quizzes, and record grades as the teacher recommends for students.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills taught by the teacher.
• Catalogue and file instructional materials and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment and prepare orders or requisitions for needed materials.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Keep bulletin boards and other classroom displays up‑to‑date.
• Operate equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Assist students in the library or media center.
• Assist with the supervision of students during lunch periods, assemblies, play periods, and transitions.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as is expected of teachers.
• Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

None

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
• Posture:
  Prolonged standing & sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head.
• Lifting:
  Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds);
  May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds).
• Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours; possible district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors.
• Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.